Senior Software Engineer-Scala

7+ years of experience in back-end software development, with at least 3 years focused on functional programming.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (e.g., coding bootcamp or self-taught expertise).
Expert proficiency in Scala or other functional programming languages for building complex back-end systems.
Strong experience with functional programming libraries, including Cats Effect, for concurrent and scalable applications.
Advanced skill in designing RESTful APIs and microservices with functional paradigms.
Proficiency in event streaming systems like Kafka for real-time processing.
Expertise in optimizing relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) for high-throughput environments.
Ability to write clean, testable code adhering to functional programming principles.
Deep knowledge of security practices for critical systems.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers across teams.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Lead the development of scalable back-end systems to support platform services.
Architect RESTful APIs and microservices using functional programming to ensure reliability and maintainability.
Build real-time data pipelines to enable efficient platform operations.
Optimize databases for performance and data integrity.
Mentor team members on functional programming practices and system design for high-quality, testable code.
Collaborate with DevOps and data teams to align on platform performance and operational needs.
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive platform data.
Oversee projects from design to deployment, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Enhance CI/CD processes to maintain platform reliability.
Research advanced functional programming techniques to improve system performance.